Best sounding exhaust/bypass for .2 RS
i am debating between RSS, Sharkwerks, an GMG. For those of you that have or have heard these in person which sounds the best? I love an aggressive, exotic sound, but I really can't tell from YouTube videos. I am also open to other suggestions. I'm assuming Sharkwerks track exhaust is probably way too loud. Thanks for everyones suggestions.
Chris

 

Track exhaust will be too loud I think, I've run the others and am sticking with the RSS x-pipe. Will post a video on 6SO under "el luchador", but your right it's too hard to tell. RSS is more exotic souring due to the cross over from the exhaust manifolds.

 

^ love that senna quote

 

I'm Planning to get myself an exhaust for my .2 RS too... I agree with you and I have the same problem, I just can't tell from the Youtube videos.. I have heard couple of GT3s with Sharkwerks Bypass (live), very nice sound but not loud enough to be honest. I'm looking for something louder.

How would the rest of the exhausts (RSS and GMG) compare to the Sharkwerks Bypass in terms of performance and sound..?

I was thinking of the track exhaust but most of the reviews that has been posted gives the impression that its the loudest and the kind of exhaust that no one can live with!? How loud is the Sharkwerks Track exhaust compared to the rest?? what can we compare it to?

 

Guys,

I have just fitted the GMG muffler bypass to my .2RS, and believe me it sounds truly amazing. You really cannot rely on Youtube videos.

Im not sure that the RSS "x-pipe" is an actual an x-pipe seeing as it only "x-es" right before the tips. And to be honest, as big as a sharkwerks fan I may be, the GMG product looks better and cleaner. It is also larger diameter if I am not mistaken.

One thing I really love about the GMG exhaust is that the pipe diameter increases while going towards the tips, which creates a trumpet-like shape, and of course enhanced sound. Another thing is that the system is modular and you can always add their awesome headers and cats to make it even louder and gain a ton of horsepower thanks to the sportcats, I might go for that setup somewhere down the road! This actually allows you to keep the flaps functional, as the side mufflers are stock and untouched!

Now... I absolutely adore the track exhaust aswell and I think this is the video that comes closest to what it must sound like. If you have heard a muffler bypass once, it is easier to imagine what a youtube video might sound like because you know how much of the sound is lost. Sound-wise it is in my top 3:

YouTube - ‪"The Colonel" GT3RS Build at RSS - Stuttgart Performance‬‏

Then I guess another fantastic product is the cargraphic stuff. They always sound great! The full 3RS exhausts include headers, side muffler bypass and the center muffler bypass, so very loud. They do however feature their own flaps which is great. Obviously raspier (racecar sound)but also top 3!!

YouTube - ‪RSS 2011 GT3RS - Cargraphic Kit 6 Lightweight Version‬‏


YouTube - ‪GT3 RS Build at RSS / Stuttgart Performance "The Angry Pumpkin"‬‏

I hope I could help!

Best regards,
Yannick

 

Sharkwerks hands down had it on my 997.2 GT3 sick and the quality is great.

 

Which one?

Bypass or Track?

 

Maybe this helps, some in car video:
YouTube - ‪TRAKCAR GT3RS Road ATL Chin 04-17-11.avi‬‏
If you want more, clik on my signature, but this sound level came out realistically without getting lost by wind buffeting (Up to about 140 with both windows open)

Just the SW final bypass, nothing else. The Orange RS I pass in the beginning of the video has the same setup, so you can hear it a bit from behind the car.

Toward the end of video there are some slower cars and you can her the RPM at lower range a bit as well.

The noise is nice and loud enough on track for heelntoe, etc., unless there are open exhausts around me, then I can not hear my own engine anymore.

My car is a daily driver and I can be on the phone via blue tooth up to about 85 MPH +/- 4000RPM I think and just short shift a bit puttering around. Usually it the the A/C blowing that makes the most noise ;-)

No drone at any RPM.

I personally ike the OEM look of the Ti tips, but if you like bigger diameter tips the GMS have that angled look of the CUP cars. Not sure how it sounds though, I imagine very similar.

 

I had the bypass, another local guy who races his .2RS had the track and switched to the bypass as well , the track is VERY loud.

 

i think the middle one is way too raspy

question, the transmission in the last video, how is that different than using the pdk system

lastly, will all these exhaust...it seems sound is the biggest concern,...but what about the power